Recognizing and managing sapstreak disease of sugar maple

David R. Houston; David R. Houston

doi:10.2737/NE-RP-675

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Recognizing and managing sapstreak disease of sugar maple

Informally Refereed

Authors:

David R. Houston, David R. Houston

Year:

1993

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NE-RP-675

Source:

Res. Pap. NE-675. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department Agriculture,Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 11 p.

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Abstract

Sapstreak disease, a potentially serious problem of sugarbushes and forest stands, occurs when the causal fungus, Ceratocystis virescens, invades the sapwood of roots and bases of stems through wounds inflicted during logging, saphauling, or other activities. Describes how to recognize the disease, the factors that affect its occurrence and development, and management approaches to help reduce its effects.

Keywords

Ceratocystis virescens, root and buttress-root wounds, vascular disease, sugarbush, forest management

Citation

Houston, David R. 1993. Recognizing and managing sapstreak disease of sugar maple. Res. Pap. NE-675. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department Agriculture,Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 11 p.